University Information
Location: Geneseo, New York
Founded: 1871
Undergraduate Students: 5 600
Campus Type: Rural
Institution Type: Public state university
Website: www.geneseo.edu
About the University
Founded in 1871, Geneseo is one of the premier public liberal arts colleges in the country. Nationally recognizedfor excellence and value in the liberal arts, Geneseo is known for its exceptional faculty, its welcoming atmosphere, and its reputation for producing fiercely loyal alumni.
Located on 220 acres in the historic Village of Geneseo, a short drive from Rochester and Buffalo, Geneseo offers a uniquely warm, familial environment for learning and discovery. The campus embodies the traditions of northeastern colleges with its brick walkways, shade trees and flourishing ivy.
Geneseo offers 54 undergraduate majors, graduate programs in accounting and education, and an array of dual degree and international study programs. Our undergraduate research grants program enables students to engage in a wide variety of research with Geneseo faculty members, and present papers at regional and national meetings.
The Geneseo Athletics program is another point of pride on campus. With 20 NCAA Division III teams, many of which are highly ranked, Geneseo stands out among comparably sized colleges. During the 2016-17 academic year, Geneseo finished 13th in the Learfield Sports Director’s Cup standings, which measures the overall excellence of the nearly 450 Division III athletic programs in the nation.
– Excerpt from SUNY Geneseo’s website.
TOEFL: 80/120
IELTS: 6,5
Health insurance is required of all full-time degree, resident, and international students with F1 and J1 visas.
SUNY Geneseo no longer offers health insurance plans for students.
Students may choose instead to subscribe to the insurance proposed by MICEFA, CHARTIS.
Living on-campus: On-campus housing is available on first-come first-served basis for undergraduate students. If you are interested in living on-campus, please visit the Resident Life website.
Cost: $3,514.00 -$4,455.00 per semester*
*Students living in residence halls must also purchase a meal plan please visit the website for more information. (Cost: around $1,683.00 per semester)
Off-campus Housing: Geneseo offers ressources to students wanting to live off campus. Check out their website to browse these ressources.
The average budget per month is: $400 – 500
In order to be accepted, students must prove financial resources of $8,000.00 per semester.